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4Q 2023

Net-Zero Commercial Buildings

Trends for Net-Zero Energy and Carbon Buildings: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2023-2032

The market for net-zero commercial buildings is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade, largely due to the implementation of net-zero building codes by national and state governments across Europe and North America. Both private and public building owners are beginning to develop commitments and plans for achieving net-zero in their building portfolios, in preparation for future regulations as well as in response to growing pressure from their employees, customers, boards, and constituents.

While mandatory regulations and voluntary commitments will drive growth in this market, several barriers are likely to keep growth relatively slow until regulations take effect. For one, the definition of a net-zero building has yet to be finalized by regulators, leaving many building owners in a holding pattern until they understand the scope of future net-zero requirements. Second, achieving net-zero can be extremely complex and will often require long-term planning to enact the most cost-effective strategies for reaching the target at both the individual building and the portfolio level. To address this barrier, many existing companies in the commercial real estate market are developing comprehensive advisory solutions to help customers reach their net-zero goals.

This report evaluates the market for net-zero buildings from 2023 to 2032. It discusses key drivers and barriers and provides an overview of the types of companies that are developing net-zero advisory solutions for commercial building owners. The forecasts in this report estimate the number of net-zero buildings over a 10-year period, segmented by global region, building type, construction type, and owner type.

Pages 36
Tables | Charts | Figures 25
  • How is the building industry defining net-zero buildings, and how is the definition likely to evolve over time?
  • What are the primary drivers for net-zero building development?
  • What are the primary barriers to net-zero building development?
  • How will mandatory regulations affect the number of net-zero buildings?
  • How will voluntary commitments affect the number of net-zero buildings?
  • What building types are expected to see the greatest growth in the number of net-zero buildings over the next decade?
  • Commercial building owners
  • Policymakers
  • Commercial building system vendors
  • Commercial building real estate developers
  • Commercial building consulting and advisory companies

1.     Executive Summary

2.     Market Issues

2.1    Introduction

2.2    Defining Net-Zero

2.3    Pathways to Net-Zero Buildings

2.4    Drivers

2.4.1   Policies and Regulations

2.4.2   Government Commitments for Publicly Owned and Leased Buildings

2.4.3   Corporate Commitments

2.4.4   Future-Proofing

2.5    Barriers

2.5.1   Defining Net-Zero Targets

2.5.2   Strategy Development and Implementation

2.5.3   Financial Accounting

2.5.4   Long-Term Vision

3.     Industry Value Chain

3.1    Competitive Landscape and Business Model Evolution

4.     Market Forecasts

4.1    Methodology

4.2    Global Forecasts

4.2.1   North America

4.2.2   Europe

4.2.3   Rest of World

5.     Conclusions and Recommendations

5.1    Three Big Takeaways

5.2    Recommendations

5.2.1   Advisory Service Providers

5.2.2   Policymakers

5.2.3   Building Owners

6.     Acronym and Abbreviation List

7.     Table of Contents

8.     Table of Charts and Figures

9. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

  • Net-Zero Buildings by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Building Type, North America: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Construction Type, North America: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Owner Type, North America: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Building Type, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Construction Type, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Owner Type, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Building Type, Rest of World: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Construction Type, Rest of World: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Owner Type, Rest of World: 2023-2032
  • Pathway to Net-Zero for New Construction
  • Pathway to Net-Zero for Existing Buildings and Building Portfolios
  • Role of Advisory Solution Providers in the Net-Zero Building Value Chain
  • Net-Zero Advisory Services and Solutions Company Landscape
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Building Type, North America: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Construction Type, North America: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Owner Type, North America: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Building Type, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Construction Type, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Owner Type, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Building Type, Rest of World: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Construction Type, Rest of World: 2023-2032
  • Net-Zero Buildings by Owner Type, Rest of World: 2023-2032
  • Factors Influencing a Building’s Pathway to Net-Zero
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